Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (백암온천 관광특구)

Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (백암온천 관광특구)

– Homepage
www.uljin.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

– Tel
+82-54-789-5480

At the Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone, visitors can enjoy both the lush mountain terrain of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range and the magnificent scenery of the East Sea.

The hot springs of Baegam are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region and are visited by travelers from across the nation. The water temperature reaches as high as 53 degrees Celsius and contains various minerals and elements, including a strong alkaline content. This makes the water effective in treating neuralgia, arthritis and apoplexy. Recently, it was reported that the water is also beneficial for those with atopic dermatitis, thereby attracting the elderly and families. Recreational facilities for children are also available.

The hot springs are located at the foot of the 1,004-meter-high Baegamsan Mountain. The mountain trails lead to Yeongyang and Bonghwa and are frequented by hikers. Densely covered with pine trees, the mountain also has plenty of deep valleys. Sinseon Valley, where,
according to legend a dragon once lived, has an abundance of water flowing in different directions.

In the vicinity are Jukbyeon Port and Hupo Port, which are known for snow crabs, and Mangyangjeong Pavilion and Wolsongjeong Pavilion where one can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea.

[Baegam Hot Spring Special Tourist Zone]

Areas Covered: Onjeong-ri and Sotae-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Area size: 1,740,000㎡

Tourist attractions: Hot Spring Town, Baegamsan Mountain, Sinseon Valley, etc.

– Address : Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Sotae-ri and Onjeong-ri, Onjeong-myeon

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-789-5480

– Parking
1~2 public parking lots are available, apart from those at the hotels and condominiums.

– Restrooms
2-3 public restrooms are available around Oncheonjang hot springs, apart from those in hotels and condominiums.

– Available Facilities
Tourist information center, Oncheonjang hot springs, traditional Korean-style hotel, family hotel and resort condominiums, resort for farming and fishing tourism, theater for tourist, souvenir shop, etc.

– Interpretation Services Offered
Uljin-gun County offers travel information in English, Chinese and Japanese on its website.
Multilingual travel guidebooks are available at tourist information centers.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Backam Springs Hotel (백암스프링스호텔)

– Homepage
http://springshotel.co.kr

– Tel
+82-54-787-3007

Located in the Baegam Hot Springs Tourist Zone, Baegam Springs Hotel in Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, opened in 1930 as the Baegam Inn, but has since been expanded and developed. The nearby spring emits alkaline water at a temperature of 50℃, which has health benefits for bathers. Other local attractions such as Wolsongjeong Pavilion, Manghyangjeong Pavilion, and Seongryu Cave are all 30 minutes away. Behind the hotel rises Baekamsan Mountain, with an excellent hiking course, and nearby is Shinson Valley with its ancient forest – making this a favourite base for walkers and hikers.